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CSP26779 - RRS David Attenborough Annual Inspection 2026

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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16 Sep 2026 at 15:49

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation bought annual inspection and marine maintenance services for the RRS David Attenborough. The scope covers supplying a press gasket, carrying out MB and VNS checks, and providing certificates and records from previous inspections and maintenance. It also includes inspecting the vessel’s davit structure, general condition, leaks and deterioration. The procurement is for ship repair and maintenance services, classified under CPV 50241000. UKRI is the buying organisation, with UK Shared Business Services Ltd managing the procurement. The requirement relates specifically to the RRS David Attenborough and supports the vessel’s inspection, maintenance and operational condition.

This procurement has been awarded and the tender is complete. The contract was awarded to VIKING LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT LIMITED and signed on 15 September 2026. The contract period runs from 16 September to 14 December 2026. Its value is £11,978 including tax. UKRI used a below-threshold direct award without competition because it stated that there were no reasonable alternatives to the required goods, services or works. The procurement had one completed lot. The published outcome records an active award and active contract; no competitive evaluation basis is given because the requirement was concluded without competition.

For a supplier assessing future demand from UKRI, this requirement indicates a need for specialist marine maintenance linked to a research vessel. Relevant capability includes ship repair and maintenance, press-gasket supply, inspection of davit structures, and checks for general deterioration, leaks and condition. A credible competitor would also need to produce inspection certificates and maintain clear records of previous inspections and maintenance. Experience working on vessel safety equipment and structures would help demonstrate suitability for this type of work. The direct award was made to a specialist life-saving-equipment company, indicating that technical specialism and the ability to provide both physical inspection work and supporting compliance records are important to this buyer.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26779 - RRS David Attenborough Annual Inspection 2026

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. Contract details notice for the supply of press gasket including MB & VNS Checks certificates & records of last inspections & maintenance also Inspection of davit structure, general condition, leaks & deterioration to UKRI

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0773bc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/087903-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50241000 - Repair and maintenance services of ships

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,978 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Sep 2026 - 14 Dec 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Postcode Area
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIKING LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT LIMITED

Further Information

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